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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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